Black smoke billowed from buildings at West Seneca and Main streets and could be seen for miles.

The fire occurred in Ovid's downtown district and burned a block of tightly packed businesses, spreading from building to building, the Seneca Daily News said. The New Dragon Chinsese Restaurant, where the fire reportedly began, is a two-story brick building wedged into a row of buildings.

Firefighters began calling for support almost immediately. Dozens of fire departments were called in and tankers from as far away as Cayuga and Ontario counties responded.

Cayuga County 911 said 11 tanker units from Cayuga County responded to the scene.